Third Accuser Tells Jury Russell Brand Raped Her at 2004 Soho Party
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Oct 19
Third Accuser Tells Jury Russell Brand Raped Her at 2004 Soho Party
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Oct 19
Summary
A third complainant told jurors Russell Brand dragged her into flooded toilets at a 2004 Soho birthday party and orally raped her after grabbing her breasts during a conversation.
A 2023 police interview played in court showed the woman saying she closed her eyes, tried not to be there and told Brand she did not want to do it.
Brand, 51, denies all seven charges — three counts of rape, three of sexual assault and one of indecent assault — and says any sexual contact would have been consensual.
The allegations from six female complainants span 1999 to 2009; this witness is the third heard by the jury and the second to allege rape.
The London trial is expected to last six weeks, with testimony continuing as prosecutors build their case.